Special stitches: This is a cross-stitch design with quite a lot of back stitches, some straight stitches, some Smyrna cross-stitches (the snow flakes) and 2 French knots There are very clear drawings and instructions on the chart if you want to try your hand at these special stitches. You can also replace the French knots by small black beads. The Smyrna cross-stitches are very easy to do so that is worth a try: the effect is really great for snowflakes.

Threads and colours

This pattern shows 14 colours (DMC references on the chart).

The model on the picture has been stitched on a linen band colour "off-white" using two strands of cotton over two threads of fabric.